B5 Rotational Physiotherapist

Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber Nhs Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, UK, is seeking a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist. The role involves high-quality, evidence-based assessment and treatment across Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Home First and Neuro services with rotations every 6 months.

Permanent, full-time post within an NHS Trust offering the Agenda for Change framework and weekend rota participation.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience across community and inpatient settings is preferred.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy.
• Plan and adapt interventions with patient input to show progress.
• Provide person-centred rehab across settings and manage caseload.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in weekend rota.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Time management

Empathy

CPD activities

Handover and documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience in community and inpatient settings

Job description

B5 Rotational Physiotherapist Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job summary

Band 5 Physiotherapists provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment and treatment to patients with a range of physical conditions, supporting their recovery and aiming to improve mobility and function. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering individualized care plans and promoting health and wellbeing. The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to service development, and engaging in ongoing professional learning.

Rotational post across RDaSH including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Home First Services and Neuro Services.

Rotations will last 6 months each.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy treatments for diverse conditions.
• Plan, implement, and adapt interventions collaboratively with patients to ensure effectiveness and progress.
• Provide person-centred care and rehabilitation across various settings.
• Work autonomously, managing and prioritising own caseload efficiently.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, timely rehabilitation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and professionals, using empathy and clarity.
• Refer to other professionals/agencies as appropriate and act as a patient advocate.
• Maintain dignity, privacy, and holistic well-being for patients and carers.
• Participate in weekend rota when required.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

• Date posted: 28 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 376-PHN-0315
• Job locations: Tickhill Road Hospital, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8QN, United Kingdom

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy or similar
• Appropriate experience as a student or qualified physiotherapist.
• Student placements or experience in a range of core areas.
• Evidence of community and inpatient working.
• Experience of working with patients who have fallen and in the care of older adults.
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member.
• Evidence of relevant CPD. An understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality.
• Experience of working with/supervising junior / support staff.
• Experience of NHS working
• Experience of working within a respiratory service.
• Awareness of relevant clinical guidelines and legislation and their application in practice e.g. Older Adults, Falls and Respiratory.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge of a broad range of diagnoses and conditions in line with areas of the post.
• Demonstrable knowledge HCPC standard of practice and of professional registration requirements.
• Understanding of information governance and of the processes for sharing patient information across agencies.
• Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management, and ability for formulate plans to reduce risk.
• Basic computer skills.
• Well developed theoretical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning.
• Ability to communicate information clearly to a variety of professionals and to patients and their families, overcoming barriers to communication.
• Demonstrable skills in clinical reasoning and problem solving for case management.
• Proven organisational skills including time management and prioritisation to manage clinical and administrative workload.
• Ability to work in collaboration with others.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Good organisational skills.
• Commitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practice.
• Ability to take responsibility for an area of work / workload.
• Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the community to meet the needs of the service and to base of work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).